Johnston County Public Schools

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 Beginning tomorrow, we will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

📣Make some noise for Josiah Watson, a March Character Education Award recipient!📣 Watson is a 5th-grader at West Smithfield Elementary and is recognized for PERSEVERANCE! When faced with challenges, he stays determined and committed to his goals. Regardless of the task, he stays focused and motivated. Watson's desire to strengthen his skills and set goals inspires others and sets an example of hard work and persistence. 🏆Keep leading the way, Josiah Watson!🏆 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Westin Dorner kicks off our Character Education Award recipients for March!!!🥳🥳 Dorner is a 5th-grade student at Powhatan Elementary recognized for RESPECT. One of the most remarkable ways Westin displays respect is through his kindness and compassion toward others. He has gone out of his way to support a student from another classroom who joins Dorner's classes for enhancements and lunch, offering help and friendship, and showing patience. Congratulations Westin Dorner!👏👏👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

π π It's Pi Day!!! π π Pi Day is observed on March 14 because 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π. The symbol is used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159, or π. Today is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, and eat pie.🥧 #PiDay2025

JCPS is hosting a free Spring Community Resource fair for our district's families on March 28th from 4pm-7pm at the AG Glenn building in Smithfield. Many local agencies and businesses will be there sharing resources available for free in our community! We will have free pizza and door prizes. Join us to discover how to support your students and connect with local resources that include literacy, mental health and more! See you on March 28 from 4pm - 7pm at the AG Glenn Building in Smithfield. For more information or to RSVP, use this link - http://bit.ly/3CsNFko

Congratulations, Shayla Joyner, our Certified Employee of the Month!!! Ms. Joyner is a 5th-grade teacher at West Smithfield Elementary and is passionate about teaching and making a lasting impact on her students’ lives. Her commitment to their success is evident in her ability to build meaningful relationships, set high expectations, and foster a classroom environment where students feel supported and motivated to achieve their goals. Thank you for sharing your passion with the students of JCPS! Read Ms. Joyner's Spotlight Q&A here: https://bit.ly/4inxSTn #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Who's the Classified Employee of the Month for March❓ 👏It's Midalys Albornoz‼👏 As the receptionist at Riverwood Elementary, Mrs. Albornoz greets everyone with a smile and a "How can I help you?" attitude. Her calming presence provides immediate relief to parents, students, and staff when coming into the office. She takes time to learn the details about the students, families, school, and community. Congratulations, Mrs. Albornoz!💐 Learn more about this amazing individual here: https://bit.ly/3XLHoYe #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Our 2025 Flame For Learning Semifinalists have been announced!!!📣 If you know one of them, say thank you for carrying the torch for learning and for educating the next generation. The winner will be announced on April 22, so stay tuned! Congratulations to all 20 of these exceptional teachers, and every educator that was nominated for this prestigious award! 👏👏👏 To view the webpage, click here: https://bit.ly/4iKeVtW #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

We are excited to announce that Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy will announce the 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Flame for Learning Award during the March 11 Johnston County Board of Education meeting! Please tune in via livestream on the district's YouTube page and help us celebrate our amazing educators!!!🍎📚 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

⏰It's time to spring forward!!⏰ Daylight Savings Time ends tonight! Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed tonight!

📖 Four Oaks Elementary was full of characters today!!!📖 The students and staff ended the fun-filled Read Across America Week with the second annual Character Parade! With the assistance of local officials, families lined Main Street as everyone brought their favorite book characters to life! The school also unveiled its brand new book vending machine! Students can earn coins and use them to "buy" a book that sounds interesting to them. There were many guest speakers throughout the week, including John Zoccola from @readwithmalcolm. Zoccola read Malcolm Mitchell's book "The Magician's Hat" to Miss Hendrick's class. Four Oaks Elementary's 📚Book Character Day 📚 encourages reading and inspires students to become lifelong readers! #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek2025 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

📣IMPORTANT REMINDER:📣 There is NO SCHOOL for students on the traditional calendar on Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12.

Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month!!!🥳🥳 This year's theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations”. Every March, we honor the resilience, courage, and achievements of the women who made a difference in the past – and those shaping history today. #WomensHistoryMonth

🔎Clue in to School Breakfast!🔍 That's the theme for the 2025 National School Breakfast Week! It's no mystery that the JCPS School Nutrition team at Glendale-Kenly Elementary School worked hard to bring the fun and excitement of mystery-solving into the cafeteria. Each breakfast-goer was given a nutritional education booklet and a small plastic magnifying glass to clearly see the benefits of a healthy breakfast. 🍎🍌 There was also a photo booth 📸, games, and prizes!!!🏆 Thank you to the JCPS School Nutrition team for their efforts to make this an unforgettable event! #NSBW25

JCPS is hosting a free Spring Community Resource fair for our district's families on March 28th from 4pm-7pm at the AG Glenn building in Smithfield. Many local agencies and businesses will be there sharing resources available for free in our community! We will have free pizza and door prizes. Join us to discover how to support your students and connect with local resources that include literacy, mental health and more! See you on March 28 from 4pm - 7pm at the AG Glenn Building in Smithfield. For more information or to RSVP, use this link - http://bit.ly/3CsNFko

🎼"United Through Music"🎼 That is the theme for the 40th Music In Our Schools Month!!! Since 1985, this annual month-long celebration has been when schools and communities celebrate music in their local schools and the educators who dedicate themselves to bring music into the lives of students every day. We are continually grateful to our dedicated music educators who teach our students not just how to play and read music, but also how it can bring people together and foster a sense of belonging!🎶🎵 #UnitedThroughMusic

Extra! 📣Extra!📣 Read all about it!!! Jenny Jones was named the JCPS 2025 School Social Worker of the Year!!!👏👏👏 Jones was awarded Social Worker of the Year at the JCPS Student Services celebration of School Social Work Month. She was chosen for the honor because of her purposefulness, tenacity, and drive centered around impacting her students' success. The celebration included guest speakers from Johnston County Emergency Services and NC Public Schools. We are in constant awe of these professionals and their impact on student success! They truly practice ❤"Compassion + Action"❤!! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

🎺Sound the trumpets! 🎺The annual job fair was a triumph!!! More than 200 job seekers attended the JCPS annual job fair with 16 people signing early contracts for the 2025-2026 school year! "This event not only enhanced recruitment efforts but also fostered connections that are likely to lead to improved educational outcomes for students through the addition of passionate and qualified staff.” -Shelley Siegert, JCPS Director of Recruitment and Retention. To see a full list of job openings, click here: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/hr #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

💡Time to shine a light on the "Magic of the Middle"!!!💡 March is Middle Level Education Month! 🏫 The quality of students’ middle school experience substantially affects their overall sense of well-being and their chances for high school completion and post-secondary success. Simply put, creating successful middle schools is crucial for the success of our students. #MiddleLevelEducationMonth